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R941 ODV

1997 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,445 mi
Last recorded157,445 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR941 ODV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2011 157,445 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 146,636 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 128,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front inner brake pads starting to wear down.

front panel/cross member corroding.

frontflexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

gear oil leak.

o/s+n/s/r short metal brake pipes corroding.

oil leak.(sump)

rear suspension/axle corroding.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 128,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front inner brake pads starting to wear down.

front panel/cross member corroding.

frontflexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

gear oil leak.

o/s+n/s/r short metal brake pipes corroding.

oil leak.(sump)

rear suspension/axle corroding.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 112,318 miles

o/s/f brake starting to bind.

front cross member/panel corroding.

front shocks/coil springs/suspension corroding.

front suspension arms corroding.

front suspension/subframe corroding.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s+n/s outer sills corroding.

o/s/r short metal brake pipe corroding.

oil leak.

rear floor pans/chassis legs/subframe corroding.

rear inner sills/chasiss legs corroding.

rear suspension/axle corroding.

Fail 18 Sep 2008 112,318 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front cross member/panel corroding.

front shocks/coil springs/suspension corroding.

front suspension arms corroding.

front suspension/subframe corroding.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s+n/s outer sills corroding.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

o/s/f brake starting to bind.

o/s/r short metal brake pipe corroding.

oil leak.

rear floor pans/chassis legs/subframe corroding.

rear inner sills/chasiss legs corroding.

rear suspension/axle corroding.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 101,208 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 101,208 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front cross memeber/panel corroding.

front suspension/subframe/arms corroding.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

inner sills/floor pans corroding.

oil/gear oil leak.

rear suspension/subframe /floor pans corroding.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 90,829 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 90,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front inner brake pads starting to wear down.

front panel/cross member corroding.

front suspension arms corroding.

front suspension/subframe corroding.

front+rear chassis legs corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

nail in o/s/r tyre wall.

o/s+n/s/f brakes starting to bind.

rear inner sills/floor pans corroding.

rear suspension/subframe corroding.

Pass 23 Sep 2005 80,493 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 80,493 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion on front suspension+arms+floor pans.

corrosion on inner sills+front cross member.

front to rear+rear metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly+crack and perish.

oil leak

rear chassis legs corroding.

rear exhaust corroding badly.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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R941 ODV is a 1997 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,577 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R941 ODV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R941 ODV is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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